Jack McGee (actor)
Jack McGee | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1985 - present |
| Spouse | Stephanie McGee[1] |
Jack McGee is an American television and film character actor. He has appeared in over 100 films and television shows.[1]
McGee is perhaps best known as Chief Jerry Reilly on the television series Rescue Me. He was a regular cast member on the FX series for three seasons. As of 2007, series creator Peter Tolan says his character will be recurring.
Biography
Early life and firefighter career
McGee was born in South Bronx, New York to a working-class, Irish family, the youngest of eight children. He attended Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, and appeared as a member of the background harmony in The Young Rascals. In 1977, he became a firefighter for the New York City Fire Department in order to pursue his acting career. His first major role was in the 1985 firefighter film Turk 182.[1][2]
Acting career
McGee provided the voice for Mr. White in the 2006 Reservoir Dogs video game.
Colon cancer and activism
McGee is a colon cancer survivor, and is committed to several cancer organizations, particularly the WeSpark Cancer Support Center, where his wife Stephanie serves as Guest Services Manager.[3] McGee also supports Autism Speaks, the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the Michael J. Fox Foundation, and the Leary Firefighters Foundation.[1]
Filmography
Films
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Student Exchange | Student Cabbie | Television movie |
| 1988 | Night Court | Fast Eddie Creeger | |
| CBS Summer Playhouse | Ellison | ||
| 1989 | Perfect Strangers | Policeman in Bar | |
| L.A. Law | John Brianson | ||
| Roseanne | Worker | ||
| 1990 | Sunset Beat | Bickford | |
| I'm Dangerous Tonight | Landlord | Television movie | |
| 1991 | Midnight Caller | (unknown role) | |
| Twin Peaks | Bartender | ||
| MacGyver | Joe Roswell | ||
| 1992 | The Wonder Years | Mr. Kaplan | |
| 1993 | Space Rangers | Doc Kreuger | |
| Murphy Brown | Male Clerk | ||
| NYPD Blue | Fort Lee Sergeant | ||
| 1994 | 18 Minutes in Albuquerque | Maurice | Television movie |
| seaQuest DSV | Mike Lutz | ||
| 1996 | Diagnosis: Murder | Stan Macky | |
| NYPD Blue | Bob Daniels | ||
| The Faculty | (unknown role) | ||
| 1997 | Pacific Blue | (unknown role) | |
| Seinfeld | Ralph | ||
| The Jeff Foxworthy Show | Red | ||
| EZ Streets | Leo, Union Hiring Boss | ||
| Gun | Pawnbroker | ||
| The Practice | Detective | ||
| Brooklyn South | Kevin O'Donnell | ||
| 1998 | Baywatch | Tommy | |
| Chicago Hope | Detective Jack Yost | ||
| That's Life | Vince | ||
| Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Doug Perren | ||
| Houdini | Street Vendor | Television movie | |
| ER | Rodney McMullen | ||
| 1999 | The Darwin Conspiracy | (unknown role) | Television movie |
| The Magnificent Seven | Big Lester Banks | ||
| Chicago Hope | Stanley McGaftin | ||
| 2000 | Whatever | Ken | |
| The X-Files | Bob Damphouse | ||
| 2001-2002 | NYPD Blue | Desk Sergeant Mahoney | |
| 2001 | Providence | (unknown role) | |
| The Division | (unknown role) | ||
| Spin City | (unknown role) | ||
| The Huntress | Wes Lonigan | ||
| Touched by an Angel | Bubba | ||
| 2002 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Road Manager | |
| Little John | Bailiff | Television movie | |
| 2003 | Charmed | Hawker Demon | |
| Carnivàle | Bulldozer Driver | ||
| 2003-2004 | Malcolm in the Middle | Coach Oleski | |
| 2004-2007 | Rescue Me | Chief Jerry Reilly | |
| 2005 | NCIS | Detective Curtis Floyd | |
| 2006 | Without a Trace | Charlie Harvey | |
| Cold Case | Bobby McCallister | ||
| 2007 | Crossing Jordan | Mickey Rowan | |
| Veronica Mars | Mr. Murphy | ||
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Alan James |
References
- ^ a b c d "Rescue Me Season 4: Cast And Crew". Retrieved 2007-06-19.
- ^ "Jack McGee at Hollywood.com". Retrieved 2007-06-19.
- ^ "WeSpark Cancer Support Center". Retrieved 2007-06-19.